REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03599476 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1074800
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10 to 11
Notes to the Financial Staten)ents
12 to 20
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
21 to 22

SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES
Mrs F C Torrington
Mr J Phythian
Mr L Onyekachi Ebuka
Mrs F J Berry
Mr P B A Roberts
Mr M Nicholls (appointed 17.6.24) (resigned 8.5.25)
REGISTERED OFFICE
l The Croft
Sudbury
Suffolk
COIO IHN
REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
03599476 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1074800
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Seago and Stopps
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 Station Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
COIO 2SP
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK
The Befriending Scheme (TBS) has been providing friendship and learning opportunities for adults
(16yrs+) from vulnerable groups since its forination in 1989. The charity has grown to offer support beyond
its original members with learning disabilities and now offers services to those with mild mental health
conditions, oldei. people, SEND fainilies and families with children under 5yrs. The scheme has a proven
track record of providing, and will continue to provide, supportive learning and leisure services to
vulnerable adults throughout Suffolk.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims for the public benefit
TBS will continue to develop its services and support to ensure that they meet the needs of our members
and our communities and al'e aligned to the charity's objectives of relieving and rehabilitating people and
families who face multiple disadvantage through their learning, physical, mental and age-related experience
or situation, resident in East Anglia, in such ways as the charity think fit.
We will continue to work with key stakeholders and commissioners to offer support for vulnerable adults
and children and help to design and develop additional support to meet the changing needs of vulnerable
people in our community.
Significant activities
We continue to offer a broad range of activities to our members across the county, providing a variety of
indoor and outdoor sessions to give people as much choice as possible. We offer everything from fun music
and crafts sessions, developing life skills in our cookery classes, to personal development towards AQA
qualifications.
At the Red Rose Community Farm, members have the opportunity to interact with friends, staff, volunteers
and our animals. The objective is to increase the number of members that attend the Tuesday to Friday
sessions on a daily basis to a total of 24. Currently the maximum daily total is 14. The Business
Developinent Manager is working hard to increase our profile both in the community and with social work
teams and potential commissioners wherever possible.
The trustee board
The Board consists of six trustees, with Frances Torrington remaining as Chair.
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WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable aetivities
The Red Rose Community Farm in Lindsey continues to flourish. We remaiii enorinously grateful for the
generosity of James Buckle and Heathpatch Ltd, who created the opportunity for TBS to lease the site.
As always we are indebted to the commitment and hard work put in by TBS staff, their families and
volunteers who continue to go above and beyond to maintain and improve the site.
Securing a series of small grants enabled our Mindful Monday project to r¢sum¢. this project provides a
'safe and wellbeing, space for a small group of people who struggle with their mental health. We were also
able to offer SEND family days one day per week during school holidays, and on Mondays during term time
we welcomed a local school who bring those students who particularly benefit from outdoor classroom
activities.
Our monthly stall at the Sudbury Farmers Market has become a real highlight for our members, with a rota
system in place for those wishing to be salesmen! Here we continue to sell a variety of plants and herbs
grown at the farm, and occasionally a number of craft items depending on the season e.g. bird houses,
wooden snowmen, plantltool holders. Attending the market and being part of the experience of sowing
seeds, planting up and getting produce ready for the market has given members a huge sense of pride. This
activity has provided real opportunities to build confidence and gain social and many transferable skills.
Fundraising activities
Over the past two years, we were fortunate enough to be very well supported by our sponsor, Perrywood
Garden Centr¢, based in Sudbury, and we remain very grateful for their ongoing support. Once again, we
were astounded, delighted and immensely grateful to receive donations totalling in excess of £18k from the
father of one our members at Red Rosc Community farm, having repeated his very successful annual
auction, selling a collection of computer and technical equipment on his YouTube channel which has
thousands of followers, including many overseas buyers, with a view to purchasing donkeys for the Care
Farm.
Fundraising and donations continue to provide a valuable contribution to our services froni other
organisations and community groups, raising funds especially to help our members at their local Vetes, quiz
nights and raffles.
We also thaiik our regular monthly donors for their ongoing support, along with all individuals and
organisations that have made signiflcant contributions in support of our services this year.
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
Having had a very challenging FY23124, we are pleased to see that our total income over the past 12 months
has increased by nearly 400/0, helped considerably by the increase in the numbers of members attending our
Red Rose Community Care Farm throughout the year. A large proportion of these members are funded by
pei'sonal budgets from Suffolk County Council, which has increased our income from Spot Purchasing by
almost 150/0 compared to the previous year.
Restricted grant funding income more than doubled this year, including grants from Clothworkers,
Foundation, Bernard Sunley and BMSDC which between them covered the cost of purchasing a new
minibus, directly helping us to increase our service provision to members of the care farm by providing
transport for them. Other funders include Suffolk Community Foundation - who have once again provided a
great source of support to us by regularly securing pots of much-needed funding for all areas of our work.
Delamere Foundation, who are covering the costs of AQA qualifications for our members. Coinmunity
Centre Approacli and WSC who funded our cookery group in HaverhilL, plus many more to whom we are
very grateful for their ongoing financial support.
For the second year running, an increasing number of members across all services are choosing to pay on an
ad-hoc casual basis, rath¢i' than purchase a quarterly or annual membership - pi'oviding true independence in
their choice of services, and contributing £71 k towards the total income (up from £50k last year).
This is the first time we have received income from schools who are using the SEND budgets to offer
placements at the farm, and we hope to increase this service offering as time goes on.
Investment policy and objectives
Under the Memoi'andum and Articles of Association, TBS has the power to make an investment which
trustees see fit. The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds.
No investments have been made to date and at present funds are left on account with the company's bankers.
Reserves policy
The trustee board has examined TBS, requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation
and agreed the following policy.
In line with previous yeaTS the trustees have deemed it wholly necessary to maintain minimum reserves
equivalent to at least six months core expenditure to provide the ability to meet redundancy costs, legal and
accountancy costs until the time of expiry of the lease.
The trustees consider that should no further funding or income be received this reserves fund would enable
the charity to provide staff and creditors sufficient notice of charity Closure.
It is also necessary to maintain reserves to fund fixed assets and other maintenance and replacement.
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FUTURE PLANS
Our sti'ategic plan for the next two years includes five key themes: Recovery and Development, Innovation,
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Sustainability and Collaboration.
Like many charities, fundraising is an ongoing struggle as we work so closely with local authorities with
reduced budgets and face the impacts of the cost of living crisis. In response, we have re-focused some staff
on fundraising and grant activity, to increase our chances for securing vital funds. We will continue to seek
regular, sustained funding, as well as one-off grants to ensure as Consistent a flow of income as possible.
We will continue to monitor closely the performance of our existing hub groups to ensure they stay
financially viable and provide the best services and activities for our members. We are working with staff
and volunteers to develop plans for seeking out new members.
Future plans include offering 'Hom¢ School, sessions for SEND children who are unable to attend specialist
schools, as there are not enough spaces available. engaging wkth dementia sufferers and their
familieslcarers, offering a men's group at the farm, and continuing to hold regular community events.
Having a calendar of regular events should build engagement, raise our profile, fundraise and demonstrate
our impact to potential partners so that with their support, we can expand our reach and services. We plan to
offer through funding from Activities Unlimited, a project to host SEND families once a month for
weekends at the farm.
As the care farm at Lindsey develops, there are opportunities in the near future for us to acquire an
additional site to develop another farm. The new site will be in partnership with others, including Suffolk
County Council, and would increase the services we offer in one of our focus areas in the county. This new
facility will offer much needed services to the wider community. We are excited to see how these plans
develop over the next year.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The company was incorporated on 17 July 1998, is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
The income of the company must be applied only towards the promotion of its objects as set out in its
Meinorandum and Articles of Association.
Directors and appointment of new trustees
The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. All directors of the
company are also trustees of the charity, and there are no other trustees. The board has the power to appoint
additional trustees as it considers fit to do so.
Risk management
The ti'ustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appi'opriate conti'ols are in place to provide reasonable assurance agaÈnst fraud and error. The trustees
actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining
reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over k¢y financial systeins, will
provide sufficient resources iii the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other
operational and business risks faced by the charity and confirm that they have established systems to
mitigate the significant risks.
ACCOUNTANTS
A resolution proposiiig Seago and Stopps be re-appointed as accountants of the charity will be put to the
Annual General Meeting.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .
and signed on its behalf by,.
Mrs F C Torrington
stee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR
PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on iny examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your
charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying
out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)
(b) of the 2011 Act.
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INDEPEI NDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Independent examiner's statement
Since your chai'ity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confirin that I am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement ihat the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examiiiation; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recoinmended Practice for accounting and reporting by Charities (applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in coi)nection with th¢ examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
John Seago FCCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Seago and Stopps
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 Station Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
COIO 2SP
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
fuijds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
30,814
153,528
184,342
90,784
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
253,206
1,680
253,206
1,680
221,643
2,860
Total
285,700
153,528
439,228
315,291
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
569
3,669
4,238
505
Charitable activities
Direct charitable expenditure
275,292
129,993
405,285
443,286
Total
275,861
133,662
409,523
443,791
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers behveen funds
9,839
1,057
19,866
(1,057)
29,705
(128,500)
16
Net movement in funds
10,896
18,809
29,705
(128,500)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
122,869
165,878
288,747
417,247
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
133,765
184,687
318,452
288,747
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2025
31.3.25
Total
fuiids
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
15,146
178,898
194,044
179,028
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
13
4,000
23,282
112,519
4,000
23,282
119,809
4,100
43,860
122,986
7,290
139,801
7,290
147,091
170,946
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
(16,183)
(1,500)
(17,683)
(56,227)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
123,618
5,790
129,408
114,719
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREIYT
LIABILITIES
138,764
184,688
323,452
293,747
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
15
(5,000)
(5,000)
(5,000)
NET ASSETS
133,764
184,688
318,452
288,747
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
16
133,764
184,688
122,869
165,878
TOTAL FUNDS
318,452
288,747
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006
for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustecs acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and
387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the statc of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
The notes fomi part of thes¢ financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET - continued
31 MARCH 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
..l..p./J..v./i.o.k.S....... and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr P B A Roberts - Trustee
The notes forn] part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with tlie Cliarities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to cliarities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective l Jaiiuary 2019),, Financial Reporting Standai'd 102 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All incom¢ is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Leasehold improvements
Plant and veliicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
IOO/o on cost
200/0 on reducing balance
250/0 on reduciijg balance
25 % on reducing balance and 20% on cost
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for
obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
und accounting
Uiirestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or wlien funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Financial instruments
The charity enters into basic financial instrument transactions, as appropriate and as and when
required, that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities within the financial
stateinents such as accounts receivable and payable, bank loans, lease and hire purchase and leas¢
contracts.
Fundraising costs
Fundraising expenditure comprises costs incurred in inducing people and organisations to contribute
financially to the charity's work. This includes the cost of the staging of special fundraising events,
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Donatioiis and gifts
Grants receivable
30,814
153,528
23,857
66,927
184,342
90,784
2025
2024
Restrict Unrestrict
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Suffolk Community Foundation
27,932
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council - CIL Funding 9,786
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council - capital grant 10,000
NHS - CYP NDD support services
Boshier-Hinton Foundation - Boccia funding
SCC Activities unlimited
Bailly Thomas Charitable Fund
Bernard Sunley Foundation
SCC - Councillor directed support grants
LD Rope Third Charitable S¢ttl¢ment
The 29th May 1961 Fund
The Clothworkers Foundation
Children in Need
West Suffolk Council - Community Chest (Leiston)
National Lottery Community Fund
Community Centred Approach
Screwfix Foundation
Delamere Dairy Foundation
Simon Gibson Charitable Trust
Donations and gifts
Other iniscellaneous grants
16,509
44,441 141,543
9,786 2,520
10,000
13,264
2,000
2,800 8,676
5,000
5,000
2,800
5,000
5,000
5,020
5,000
4,000
32,300
4,000
32,300
11,674
5,000 5,000
19,999
16,277
4,435
5,000
5,000
14,305 23,857
999 2,230
5,000
19,999
16,277
4,435
5,000
5.000
14,305
999
153,528
30,814
184,342 90,784
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Fundraising events
Merchandise and other income
Membership income
Spot purchasing subscriptions
Employer NI allowance
19,921
11,189
93,716
123,380
5,000
17,439
9,206
83,013
106,985
5,000
253,206
221,643
Fundraising activities raised an amount of £19,921 (2024.. £17,439) during the year. The costs
associated with fundraising income are included within direct charitable expenditure,
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Interest on UK cash deposits
1,680
2,860
OTHER INCOME
2025
2024
DBS checks
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
31.3.25
31.3.24
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
32,529
402
31,901
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
During the year there no payments made to trustees (2024: £Nil) for travel expenses.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.3.25
31.3.24
Volunteer co-ordinators
Office and administrative staff
Farm workers
12
14
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fuiid
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
23,857
66,927
90,784
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
221,643
2,860
221,643
2,860
Total
248,364
66,927
315,291
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
505
505
Charitable activities
Direct charitable expenditure
326,022
117,264
443,286
Total
326,527
117,264
443,791
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
(78,163)
8,236
(50,337) (128,500)
(8,236)
Net movement in funds
(69,927)
(58,573)
(128,500)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fuiids brought forward
192,796
224,451
417,247
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- Continued
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
fund
fund
funds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
122,869
165,878
288,747
10. FEES FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE ACCOUNTS
31.3.25
31.3.24
Independent examiners fees
3,145
2,995
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittiiigs
Leasehold
impi'ovemeiits
Plant and
vehicles
Office
equipment
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
237,843
56,319
46,890
17,116
50,034
1,057
(6,686)
361,312
47,947
(6,686)
At 31 March 2025
237,843
103,209
17.116
44,405
402,573
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
106,122
19,017
22,447
10,166
13,382
933
40,333
2,413
(6,284)
182,284
32,529
(6,284)
At 31 March 2025
125,139
32,613
14,315
36,462
208,529
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
112,704
70,596
2,801
7,943
194,044
At 31 March 2024
131,721
33,872
3,734
9,701
179,028
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. STOCKS
31.3.25
31.3.24
Stocks
4,000
4,100
13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade debtors
VAT
Prepayments
5,233
282
17,767
24,993
993
17,874
23,282
43,860
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Accrued expenses
713
3,536
1,952
7,221
4,261
946
3,772
1,223
44,956
5,330
17,683
56,227
15. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Provisions
5,000
5,000
Since May 2023, the charity has been involved in an employment tribunal action brought by an
employee who is claiming disability discrimination, bullying and harassment.
The tyibunal was due to be heard in May 2025 but has now been deferred until February 2026. The
charity has and will continue to robustly defend all accusations made in the claim.
The trustees have investigated the claims and are confident in supporting management that the Claims
made are baseless and cannot be substantiated.
Although the trustees acknowledge that the charity is not at fault in any of the accusations, the
trustees are concerned tliat the claim has and continues to act as a significant distraction to
management and management time that could b¢ put to more positive use. However, the trustees
have recognised the benefit to the charity in settling the claim as soon as possible. The trustees have
therefore recommended an upper full and final settlement amount of approximately £5,000. The
employee was made redundant in August 2024.
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
122,869
9,838
1,057
133,764
Restricted funds
R¢stricted funds
165,878
19,867
(1,057)
184,688
TOTAL FUNDS
288,747
29,705
318,452
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
285,700
(275,862)
9.838
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
153,528
(133,661)
19,867
TOTAL FUNDS
439,228
(409,523)
29,705
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
192,796
(78,163)
8,236
122,869
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
224,451
(50,337)
(8,236)
165,878
TOTAL FUNDS
417,247
(128,500)
288,747
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoining
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
248,364
(326,527)
(78,163)
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
66,927
(117,264)
(50,337)
TOTAL FUNDS
315,291
(443,791) (128,500)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 moiiths combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transf¢rs
between
funds
At
31,3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
192,796
(68,325)
9,293
133,764
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
224,451
(30,470)
(9,293)
184,688
TOTAL FUNDS
417,247
(98,795)
318,452
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds
534,064
(602,389)
(68,325)
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
220,455
(250,925)
(30,470)
TOTAL FUNDS
754,519
(853,314)
(98,795)
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Grants receivable
30,814
153,528
23,857
66,927
184,342
90,784
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Merchandise and other income
Membership income
Spot purchasing subscriptions
Employer NI allowance
19,921
11,189
93,716
123,380
5,000
17,439
9,206
83,013
106,985
5,000
253,206
221,643
Investment income
Interest on UK cash deposits
1,680
2,860
Other income
DBS checks
Total incoming resources
439,228
315,29l
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Fundraising costs
4,238
505
Charitable activities
Wages
Employer Nl
Employer pension contributions
Rent and rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Office stationery, postage and software
Advertising and marketing
Staff/volunteer travelling and expenses
Internal staff training
Carried forward
238,690
17,528
6,171
26,153
4,234
4,248
3,220
3,121
791
5,717
1,156
311,029
263,770
20,037
7,153
26,376
4,370
5,881
3,867
3,977
2,275
8,797
1,300
347,803
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SUFFOLK BEFRIENDING SCHEME FOR PEOPLE
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Charitable activities
Brought forward
Repairs and renewals
Beneficiary costs
Computer expenses
Care farm animal costs
Mini bus running costs
311,029
14,223
18,471
4,310
8,365
4,036
347,803
2,866
24,690
4,808
6,921
4,875
360,434
391,963
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
113
Governance costs
Sundry expenses
Accountancy fees
Professioiial fees
Subscriptions
Potential employee settlement
Depreciation - leasehold itnprovements
Depreciation - fIxtures and fittings
Loss on disposal of assets
4,134
3,845
4,992
3,565
2,426
3,326
5,000
19,016
12,885
3,935
19,016
13,513
402
44,851
51,210
Total resources expended
409,523
443,791
Net in¢ome/(expenditure)
29,705
(128,500)
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